There’s really something good about talking to your baby and making him or her smile. According to a new study, babies are more likely to remember something if there is a positive emotion, or affect, that accompanies it. Although the five-month-olds can’t talk, there are a number of different ways that researchers can analyse how the babies re
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Do you get really stressed over Christmas or holidays? Are you worried about how things are going to turn out, if everyone will have a good time or whether you’ve done everything you should? Do your worries take you over? If this sounds familiar then read on to find some helpful tips and hints for coping with Christmas and other major events. Whereas w
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2014 is near its end. And perhaps as early as today, you’re already thinking about what your New Year’s resolutions are going to be. There are probably many things you want to change particularly in your lifestyle. Maybe you are thinking about losing weight, quitting smoking, eating healthier, or being more positive. But aside from these, there&r
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If you’re like most people, the first thing you do when you get hold of your mobile phone or laptop is to go to Facebook. This super famous social media site no doubt offers us something that we have always wanted. It basically allows us to communicate with long lost friends, relatives and acquaintances without having to get up from where we’re s
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US researchers identified molecules on the surface of cancer cells which allow the body’s immune system to identify and destroy them. Their findings could lead to a new generation of immunotherapies that are far more effective than those currently in use that could target a range of cancers. "This is a huge breakthrough," said Cancer Researc
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What you eat affects your skin. That’s the reason why your skin feels off after a series of holiday parties, BBQs, and cocktail-overflowing reunions. While a few indulgences can’t hurt you over night, a continuously poor diet does. Sweets Sugary treats don’t only affect your teeth, but your skin as well. When you eat more sugar than your
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To live well, you must not only have a strong body, but a strong mind as well. It’s true. There are many things you can do to boost your mental health. But there are also many things you are probably doing now that are preventing you from becoming mentally fitter. Hold on to the past. More and more studies are uncovering the benefits of mindfulness
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Bored of the same exercise routines you’ve been doing all this time in the gym? Well, there are a lot of ways to insert fun into your daily workouts. And you know what the best part is? You really don’t have to go to the gym! Try the following fun ways to exercise and you will never miss the gym again: Take a walking tour of the city. Walking
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Jogging helps older adults maintain their muscular efficiency more so than walking, according to a new study by the Humboldt State University and the University of Colorado. The research looked at adults over the age of 65 — some of whom walk for exercise and some who run for exercise. The researchers found that those who run at least 30 minutes, thre
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Talk therapy is a proven intervention for many mental health problems, including anxiety disorder and depression. Now, new research suggests that repeated suicide attempts and deaths by suicide were about 25 per cent lower among those who participated in talk therapy after their suicide attempt. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public He
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